The Armed Republic of New Arkon is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its pith helmet sales, compulsory military service, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 321 million New Arkonians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Landing Primaris. The average income tax rate is 40.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong New Arkonian economy, worth 22.8 trillion Florins a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 70,890 Florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens may cast their vote over the internet or phone, Air New Arkon is rumored to receive more government funding than the New Arkonian Air Force, almost half of the child population live rough on the streets, and there have been reports of people marrying housepets. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Arkon's national animal is the sparrow, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

New Arkon is ranked 192,753^rd in the world and 55^th in 001 Alpha Prime for Most Corrupt Governments, with 1.67 kickbacks per hour.